Import/export HS code 74111090: Various copper tubes
Copper tubes in various shapes and sizes, used for different industrial applications
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 31,034,359 |
| Italy | 20,145,529 |
| South Korea | 15,346,242 |
| Thailand | 12,095,784 |
| Germany | 10,754,940 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 14,072,669 | 16,961,690 | +2,889,021 |
| Italy | 10,319,594 | 9,825,935 | -493,659 |
| South Korea | 10,376,194 | 4,970,048 | -5,406,146 |
| Thailand | 6,379,638 | 5,716,146 | -663,492 |
| Germany | 6,121,546 | 4,633,394 | -1,488,152 |
| Finland | 3,301,475 | 2,846,496 | -454,979 |
| Greece | 1,482,602 | 2,950,013 | +1,467,411 |
| Ireland | 1,898,026 | 1,936,629 | +38,603 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,095,707 | 1,349,070 | -746,637 |
| China | 663,123 | 660,000 | -3,123 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 35,269,782 |
| Italy | 18,015,073 |
| South Korea | 15,346,904 |
| Thailand | 12,133,375 |
| Germany | 10,336,555 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 16,626,762 | 18,643,020 | +2,016,258 |
| Italy | 9,042,145 | 8,972,928 | -69,217 |
| South Korea | 10,376,856 | 4,970,048 | -5,406,808 |
| Thailand | 6,414,800 | 5,718,575 | -696,225 |
| Germany | 6,040,588 | 4,295,967 | -1,744,621 |
| Finland | 3,319,407 | 3,177,428 | -141,979 |
| Greece | 2,083,040 | 3,260,712 | +1,177,672 |
| Ireland | 1,706,402 | 1,666,644 | -39,758 |
| Mexico | 871,311 | 1,361,485 | +490,174 |
| China | 1,027,711 | 996,201 | -31,510 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,409,413 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,576,848 |
| Air transport | 4,717,568 |
| Other | 212,272 |
| Road transport | 30,243 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,993,205 | 32,416,208 | -3,576,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,163,141 | 19,413,707 | -749,434 |
| Air transport | 2,864,186 | 1,853,382 | -1,010,804 |
| Other | 82,699 | 129,573 | +46,874 |
| Road transport | 3,423 | 26,820 | +23,397 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 33,123,459 |
| Southampton | 30,713,734 |
| Dover | 17,769,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,928,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,188,020 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 15,266,371 | 17,857,088 | +2,590,717 |
| Southampton | 19,132,364 | 11,581,370 | -7,550,994 |
| Dover | 8,350,139 | 9,419,658 | +1,069,519 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,878,913 | 3,049,770 | +170,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,102,233 | 2,085,787 | -1,016,446 |
| Holyhead | 1,602,843 | 1,791,247 | +188,404 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,023,407 | 1,728,032 | +704,625 |
| Eurotunnel | 793,598 | 1,485,653 | +692,055 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,365,245 | 855,006 | -510,239 |
| London | 1,066,860 | 1,002,102 | -64,758 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 21 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 74111090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper tubes in various shapes and sizes, used for different industrial applications